Building design and technology for those with dementia has advanced greatly. New and better building models are emerging. At the same time, we are connected 24/7 through a myriad of devices and applications. Yet individuals living with dementia have been left out of this revolution. This presentation will provide a glimpse into how innovative providers can change that paradigm by integrating new models and technology into their memory caregiving, activities, and building design. Learn from experts in architecture and technology – and walk away with a blueprint of how to make technology come alive in your community.
Experts
Bill Brummett brings 20 years of experience focusing on innovative and user-centered design and programming for seniors, particularly those with dementia or with meaningful challenges. His work spans the entire continuum of care, and includes work in Colorado, California, Oregon, Utah, Missouri and Maine. He has authored 4 books, including the award-winning “The Essence of Home: Design Solutions for Assisted Living Housing,” and "Creating Environments of Support: A Handbook for Dementia-Responsive Design," (with co-author Sarah Campernel). He has conducted over 20 industry research projects, served on a number of non-profit Boards of Directors including 8 years on the CAHSA Board, and presented at regional and national conferences.
Jack York is co-founder of It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L), a company dedicated to helping older adults realize the full benefits of adaptive technology. Originally, Jack did not envision iN2L as a business; the impetus for what became the company was a philanthropic idea—to donate computers to assisted living communities and nursing homes in Southern California. With a 15-year background in the Silicon Valley, he saw a vast potential in fostering these connections, but also saw that conventional technology was too difficult for virtually all of the residents to use in a meaningful way. As a result, in 1999, Jack retired as vice president of strategic sales for Vishay Intertechnology and started what has become a successful gerontechnology company. As of 2016, the company has a customer base of over 2000 communities spread out across all 50 states. He is a sought after national and international speaker on technology as a means to create personalized experiences that engage and connect residents to their loved ones and the world at large, specifically individuals with dementia. iN2L’s work has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal, NPR, and dozens of senior living publications.